At the November 7th meeting, after attendees were presented with a brief history of the electric vehicle movement in Oregon, the initial topics that will be the focus of the Coalition were introduced. Workplace Charging, Policy Incentives, and EV Tourism were selected because of their important role in market growth and Oregon’s existing expertise in these areas that can be further developed. In 90-minute break-out sessions delving into each topic, attendees shared their perspectives, potential solutions, and what other stakeholders to invite into the task force. A fourth break-out session also explored what emerging issues the Coalition should be aware of and possibly also focus on in the future.

Designated chairs of the task forces will continue the conversation on their group’s priorities. Each group will meet again before the end of the year, calling together interested stakeholders to create specific goals and work plans to guide their efforts in 2014. If you are interested in becoming engaged in one of the task forces, but did not attend the Coalition Launch, please contact Zach Henkin at zach@driveoregon.org.

The full Energize Oregon Coalition will meet annually, where task forces will gather to report on their progress and new priorities may be selected. The 2014 Annual Meeting is tentatively set for July 2014, to coincide with the EV Roadmap 7 Conference.